Category: REAL Recipes

Here are our newest REAL recipes. All Vegan, mostly Gluten-Free.

Two all-bean patties, version 2

Two all-bean patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun: Gluten-Free. Another variation of the bean burger, these black bean burger are delicious served on a sesame seed bun with melted almond cheese. Serve with a mango flavored green iced tea and baked potato fries. 2 cups cooked black beans, drained…

Almond Mozzarella Vegan Cheese

If you think you can’t give up dairy because you love cheese, try our nut cheese recipes. This one is made from almonds. It makes a lot of cheese. I freeze it and only use a little at a time. Makes about 4 cups 1 cup raw almonds, soaked in water for 4 hours or…

Two all-bean patties…

Two all-bean patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a gluten-free bun. These burgers can be whipped up in no time, ready to grill. These burgers hold their shape well, they are not your typically crumbly veggie burger. They can be made spicier by adding hot pepper, cumin and/or curry powder to the mix.…

Stir fry with Tofu, Shitaki Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy

Color and flavor make up this simple dish. I used purple baby bok choy but once cooked the purple color disappears. I don’t use oil very often when I saute. Toasting the spices in a dry pan helps bring out their aroma without oil. 1 package firm tofu, cut into thin strips or cubes 2…

Berry Pear Compote

Compotes are so easy to make and are a wonderful alternative to sugary syrups for topping pancakes and waffles. I keep frozen berries in the freezer to add to fresh fruit for a beautiful compote. Serve over Buckwheat Pancakes. 2 ripe Bosc Pears, cut into small cubes (Apples may also be used) 1 package frozen…

Kale Salad with Bell Peppers and Mangos

I eat big salads every day.  I love kale salad, but only seem to make it when I am out of lettuce. It’s so good, I should make it more often.  This is a great salad to prepare in advance and bring to a potluck or picnic.  Unlike salads made with lettuce that will wilt…

Avocado Shiitake Mango Maki

The first time I had avocado maki I went nuts. The combination of the avocado, nori and wasabi was something I had never experienced and couldn’t get enough of. Once you get the hang of it they are easy to make and travel well for lunch boxes and picnics. Vegetable Maki 1 cup brown rice…

Summer Rolls

These rolls require a little time and a little patience. I think they are worth it. The result is a flavor that is so fresh. A hint of mint, the crunchy juiciness of the sprouts, the bite of the chives all mix together to create something very special. 1 square (3.5 oz) baked tofu sliced…

Warm weather – cool food.

When the weather is warm we eat out on the terrace. Tonight’s menu: mesclun greens with carrot/ginger dressing; miso vegetable soup; summer rolls filled with sweet pea sprouts (that I sprouted myself), baked tofu, rice noodles, mint, chives (from our terrace garden) served with a spicy peanut sauce and maki with avocado mango and shitaki…